This week’s job numbers are likely the last data point required for another interest hike later this week. The latest StatsCan job survey showed the …
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Inflation
Canadians of all income levels seeing net worth drop
It’s not only the poor that are getting poorer. So are the rich. The latest assessment of the worth of Canadians is a picture of a nation whose citizens are …
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High interest rates carrying on as inflation remains untamed
As we close out Q2 and head into the second half of the year, we should probably prepare for high interest rates for quite a while yet. Although this …
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Inflation in Saskatchewan highest among Canadian provinces
The significant drop in the inflation rate last month is a good sign but it is one data point, not a trend, especially in Saskatchewan. The national rate …
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Consumer spending still going strong in Canada
Consumer or retail spending just won’t slow down. The most common measure of inflation in this country is the CPI or Consumer Price Index and tend to watch …
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Restaurant, bar spending fluctuates in Saskatchewan as inflation takes hold
As central bankers attempt to slow down the economy with higher interest rates, we watch consumer spending habits to see if tighter money is forcing us to …
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